ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ) vs. Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ) and Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

customizable rgb lighting

advanced cooling system

durable build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

high price point

limited port selection

Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

comfortable keyboard

adequate connectivity options

competitive pricing

average display quality

limited graphics capability

modest storage capacity

no touchscreen option

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ) and Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
74 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ) vs. Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.5 cm x 28.2 cm x 2.83 cm 32.95 cm x 23.18 cm x 2.44 cm
Weight 3 kg 1.65 kg
Colour Black Shale black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 14" - IPS
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (QHD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, IPS-level, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX / 2.5 GHz Intel N-series N200
Max Turbo Speed 5.4 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores 16-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 64 MB L3 - 6 MB
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz -
Rated Speed 4800 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance 128 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 / AMD Radeon 610M Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 12 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, NVIDIA DLSS 3, NVIDIA Studio -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Output: Smart Amplification technology, Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 330 Watt, 20 V, 16.5 A 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB Precision touchpad, mechanically anchored keys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 2.1
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition National Academic (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro National Academic) + Windows 11 Pro National Academic Licence
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features ASUS Aura Sync technology, Aura Sync light bar, BIOS protection, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Arc Flow Fans, Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut Extreme, 0dB Ambient Cooling -
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810F, MIL-STD 810H, TCO Certified 9.0
SAR Value - 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb)
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 1.14 W/kg (head)
1.14 W/kg (body)
1.14 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number LL002W TCO
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